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2 layers27 × 34.7 mmSmartmeter ir reader, the printed circuit board in 3D

Smartmeter ir reader

chof747/smartmeter-ir-reader

This is an implementation of the smart reader concept created by volkszaehler.org.

Size
27 × 34.7 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
16
Nets
13
Pads
44
Tracks, vias
92, 8
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
28 Jul 2023
Updated
10 Feb 2024

Overview

Smartmeter ir reader is an open-source printed circuit board by chof747, from the chof747/smartmeter-ir-reader repository on GitHub, published under the CC0-1.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 27 × 34.7 mm with 16 parts on 13 nets, routed with 92 tracks and 8 vias.

It is built around the SN74LVC1G17DBVR, BAT46W and S8550, with the SFH 309 and SS8050-G among its other parts. Its parts include 4 resistors, 3 capacitors, 3 transistors, 2 ICs and 2 diodes.

Main components

5

README

README.md

Smartmeter IR Reader/Writer

This is an implementation of the smart reader concept created by volkszaehler.org.

It has been modified as follows:

  • Replaced 13k resistors by 10k (as I have a lot of them in stock)
  • Added an RJ11 connector with 4 pins as a connector to the microcontroller unit

This board is intended to interface with a Microcontroller unit via an RJ11 connector.

Schematic & Board Layout

Schematic

Board Layout

Revision History:

  • v1.0: Initial version (Produced: 19.08.2023; not assembled)
  • v1.1: Corrected RJ11 socket connector (Produced: 19.09.2023; First Assembly: 06.10.2023))
  • v1.2: Corrected misorientation of Q1/Q2 transistor pins, Board cutout and added Pin descriptions (Produced 15.10.2023; Asembled: 10.11.2023 - successfully)

Parts

16
QtyValueFootprintReferences
310kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR1, R2, R3
31uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608Metric_Pad1.08x0.95mm_HandSolderC1, C2, C3
2SN74LVC1G17DBVRChof747 Footprints:SOT95P270X145-5NIC1, IC2
1180Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608Metric_Pad0.98x0.95mm_HandSolderR4
1BAT46WDiode_SMD:D_SOD-123D1
1LEDLED_THT:LED_D3.0mm_ClearD2
1LOGOChof747 Logos:LOGO smallG***
1RJ10Connector_RJ:RJ12_Amphenol_54601J1
1S8550Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q2
1SFH309LED_THT:LED_D3.0mm_ClearQ3
1SS8050-GPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-23Q1

Questions

How big is the Smartmeter ir reader PCB?

It measures 27 × 34.7 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Smartmeter ir reader use?

16 parts, built around the SN74LVC1G17DBVR, BAT46W, S8550 and SFH 309. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Smartmeter ir reader KiCad files?

From the chof747/smartmeter-ir-reader repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is smartmeter-ir-reader.kicad_pcb and its schematic smartmeter-ir-reader.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Smartmeter ir reader design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the CC0-1.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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